What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Global Finance Compliance position at Post Holdings?
Business Unit Overview
Feeding the world is what we do - how we do it is unique. We are not your textbook consumer packaged goods company. While others may be slow to make change happen, Post continuously drives both inorganic and organic growth. Our history is evidence of that fact with over 100 years of heritage and growth from brands that transcend generations like Honey Bunches of Oats, Fruity Pebbles, Malt-O-Meal, Bob Evans Farms, Kibbles 'n Bits, Egg Beaters, Peter Pan Peanut Butter, Ronzoni Pasta and more. Our foodservice and ingredient businesses supply other products you love for brands, restaurants and stores.
Our offices and manufacturing sites are in 62 locations in five countries, and we have 11,500 employees. Over the past 10 years, Post has made 22 acquisitions and reached $7 billion in net sales in fiscal 2023. During turbulent times of market uncertainty, the food industry has provided a level of stability unlike other industries.
Post Holdings, Inc. is headquartered in Brentwood, a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri. Our casual professional atmosphere encourages team members to collaborate, innovate and support our operating companies. Our passion and drive advance the reputation of our operating companies and brands—together, we make a difference.
Responsibilities
Reporting up to the Chief Accounting Officer, the Director of Global Finance Compliance will lead and manage the company's financial compliance program, ensuring adherence to high standards of compliance and internal controls. This role will collaborate with business units and process owners and guide process improvements to strengthen the internal control environment across the organization with a focus on risk assessment, control testing, and effective communication. The Director will also support M&A activities by assessing internal control structures and providing insights on accounting diligence. Additionally, this leader will play a pivotal role in implementing new accounting policies, enhancing reporting processes, and exploring automation and technology solutions to streamline internal controls.
Key Responsibilities
Compliance Strategy and Internal Control
Feeding the world is what we do - how we do it is unique. We are not your textbook consumer packaged goods company. While others may be slow to make change happen, Post continuously drives both inorganic and organic growth. Our history is evidence of that fact with over 100 years of heritage and growth from brands that transcend generations like Honey Bunches of Oats, Fruity Pebbles, Malt-O-Meal, Bob Evans Farms, Kibbles 'n Bits, Egg Beaters, Peter Pan Peanut Butter, Ronzoni Pasta and more. Our foodservice and ingredient businesses supply other products you love for brands, restaurants and stores.
Our offices and manufacturing sites are in 62 locations in five countries, and we have 11,500 employees. Over the past 10 years, Post has made 22 acquisitions and reached $7 billion in net sales in fiscal 2023. During turbulent times of market uncertainty, the food industry has provided a level of stability unlike other industries.
Post Holdings, Inc. is headquartered in Brentwood, a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri. Our casual professional atmosphere encourages team members to collaborate, innovate and support our operating companies. Our passion and drive advance the reputation of our operating companies and brands—together, we make a difference.
Responsibilities
Reporting up to the Chief Accounting Officer, the Director of Global Finance Compliance will lead and manage the company's financial compliance program, ensuring adherence to high standards of compliance and internal controls. This role will collaborate with business units and process owners and guide process improvements to strengthen the internal control environment across the organization with a focus on risk assessment, control testing, and effective communication. The Director will also support M&A activities by assessing internal control structures and providing insights on accounting diligence. Additionally, this leader will play a pivotal role in implementing new accounting policies, enhancing reporting processes, and exploring automation and technology solutions to streamline internal controls.
Key Responsibilities
Compliance Strategy and Internal Control
- Create partnership(s) with business unit process owners and both internal and external auditors in design, planning, scoping, control testing, and documentation of Post’s internal controls
- Perform process-level risk assessments to determine the control mix for each cycle and the organization
- Lead the annual walk-through process with control owners and both internal and external auditors to ensure documentation reflects current business processes
- Communicate testing results to management and identify corrective actions
- Make recommendations for control and process improvements to leadership across the organization and ensure that all agreed upon recommendations are subsequently implemented
- Work with both internal and external auditors with a goal to obtain control reliance for external audits
- Seek standardization and automation for managing internal controls and deploy innovative technology solutions to improve the design and operating effectiveness of controls, documentation, and assessment of internal controls
- Stay current of changes in financial regulations and standards. Ensure the company's internal control framework and accounting policies are updated accordingly
- Assist and partner with technical and business unit level accounting to standardize and document global accounting policies
- Partner with technical accounting to develop and lead recurring company-wide accounting policy training
- Partner with Corporate Development on M&A projects
- Review diligence materials for accounting items and assess quality of earnings for M&A targets
- Assist in review and drafting of purchase agreement language
- Perform integration assessment around internal control structure and accounting policy alignment
- Partner with Technical Accounting as needed on acquisition accounting
- Evaluate, plan and implement new accounting and disclosure guidance (climate change (ESG), DISE (Disaggregated Income Statement disclosures), Software as Service
- Formalize internal reporting and process
- Lead co-sourced teams to support certain special projects
- Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent experience
- Professional certifications such as CPA, CFA, CIA, or CFE are highly regarded
- 10 years of experience in financial statement auditing, Sarbanes Oxley compliance or a combination, with a proven track record of leadership in a global setting
- 6-8 years Big Four accounting firm with public company auditing experience
- Extensive knowledge of GAAP, Sarbanes Oxley compliance and COSO framework
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams and projects
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to present complex information clearly and concisely
- Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and integrity
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders
- Ability to adapt to changing regulatory environments and business needs
- Ability to travel both domestic and international (20-25%)
